Is your LG washing machine leaking? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this detailed guide, we’ll be showing you how to fix this issue. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get right to it….
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LG Washing Machine Leaking From Drain Filter — How To Fix
Here’s what to do if water is leaking from the drain filter of your LG washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Flip open the filter cover at the lower front of your washing machine.
Step 3. Turn the drain filter counter clockwise to take it out.
Step 4. Inspect the drain filter seal to see if it’s damaged. If it appears to be broken, you’ll need to get a new one.
Step 5. Remove the old seal from the filter and the new one it its place.
Step 6. Put the filter back in place and turn it clockwise to secure.
Step 7. Flip the filter cover back up.
Step 8. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 9. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
LG Washing Machine Leaking From Water Inlet Valve — Solution
Here’s what to do if water is leaking from your LG washing machine water inlet valve…
How To Replace LG Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve — Front Loaders
Do the following to replace the water inlet valve on your LG front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid electrocution and water leakage.
Step 2. Disconnect the water inlet hose/hoses from the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the two screws at the back of the washing machine holding the top panel.
Step 4. With the screws removed, slide the panel back a bit and lift it off the washing machine.
Step 5. The water inlet valve will be mounted inside the washer on the other side of the water inlet port. Disconnect the solenoid wire connected to the water inlet valve (take note of the positioning of each one).
Step 6. Using a pair of pliers, press the clamps on each hose connected to the valve and slide them out of place (take note of the positioning of each hose).
Step 7. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the two screws next to the water inlet port (these screws hold the valve to the washer).
Step 8. Pull the water inlet valve out of the washing machine.
Step 9. Get your new water inlet valve out of its pack.
Step 10. Mount the new water inlet valve on the wall of your washing machine and secure it by applying the screws beside the water inlet port.
Step 11. Connect each hose to its appropriate port on the new water inlet valve.
Step 12. Slide the clamps back in place to secure the hoses to the water inlet valve.
Step 13. Connect each solenoid wire to its appropriate terminal on the water inlet valve.
Step 14. Put the top panel of the washing machine back on and secure it by applying the two screws at the back.
Step 15. Connect the water inlet hose/hoses back to the washing machine.
Step 16. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 17. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
How To Replace LG Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve — Top Loaders
Do the following to replace the water inlet valve on your LG top loader washing machine…
Step 1.Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid water leakage or electrocution.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the five screws at the back of the washer’s control panel (three at the top and two at the bottom).
Step 3. Take the back panel off the washing machine.
Step 4. Detach the control housing from the washing machine and lay it on top of the lid.
Step 5. Disconnect the water inlet hose/hoses from the water inlet valve.
Step 6. Detach the solenoid wires attached to the water inlet valve (take note of the positioning of each wire).
Step 7. Using a pair of pliers, press the clamps on the hoses connected to the valve and slide them out of place.
Step 8. Disconnect the hoses from the water inlet valve.
Step 9. Using your Philips screwdriver, take out the three screws holding the water inlet valve to the washing machine.
Step 10. Pull the water inlet valve out of the washing machine.
Step 11. Get your new water inlet valve out of its pack.
Step 12. Install the new water inlet valve in your washing machine and secure it by applying the three screws.
Step 13. Connect the hoses to the new water inlet valve and slide the clamps in place to secure them.
Step 14. Connect each solenoid wire to its appropriate terminal on the new water inlet valve.
Step 15. Put the control housing back in place on the washer.
Step 16. Connect the water inlet hose/hoses to the new water inlet valve.
Step 17. Put the rear panel of the control housing in place and secure it by applying the three screws.
Step 18. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 19. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
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LG Washing Machine Leaking From Door — Solved
If your LG washing machine is leaking from the door, you’ll need to replace the door seal; here’s how to do this…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the two screws at the back of the washing machine securing the top panel.
Step 3. Slide the top panel back a few inches and lift it off the washing machine.
Step 4. Pull out the washer’s detergent drawer and press the blue tab at the center to to fully remove it from the washing machine.
Step 5. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the screws on each side of the detergent drawer housing.
Step 6. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to release the clips at the back of the user control board.
Step 7. Detach the user control board from the washing machine and lay it on top of the washer’s cabinet frame.
Step 8. Flip open the filter flap at the lower front of the washing machine.
Step 9. Pull out the emergency drain hose and use a Philips screwdriver, to take out the screw beside it.
Step 10. With the screw removed, pull out the lower front panel from the washing machine.
Step 11. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 12. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining band around the door seal and work your way around until the entire band comes off.
Step 13. Push the door seal aside and reach inside the washing machine to detach the door lock connector.
Step 14. Using your Philips screwdriver, take out the five screws holding the main front of the washing machine (two at the top and three at the bottom).
Step 15. Lift the main front up and pull it out of the washing machine.
Step 16. Pull off the hose connected to the top of the door seal.
Step 17. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver under the inner retaining wire on the door seal and work your way around until the entire thing comes off (this will require some effort).
Step 18. Peel the door seal off the washing machine’s inner lip.
Step 19. Get your new door seal out of its pack.
Step 20. Transfer the nozzle on the old door seal to the new one.
Step 21. Put some dish-washing liquid on the groove of the door seal and fit the seal around the lip of the drum (make sure to follow the indicators on the door seal).
Step 22. Fit the inner retaining wire around the door seal (you’ll need to use a flat-blade screwdriver to do this).
Step 23. Connect the hose from the machine to the new door seal.
Step 24. Put the main front of the washing machine back on and secure it by applying the five screws (two at the top and three at the bottom).
Step 25. Reach behind the door lock and reconnect the door lock wire connector.
Step 26. Fit the new door seal around the door opening (make sure you don’t damage the seal while doing this).
Step 27. Fit the outer retaining wire around the door seal using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 28. Close the door of your washing machine.
Step 29. Put the lower front panel of your washing machine back in and secure it by applying the screw beside the emergency drain hose.
Step 30. Close the filter flap.
Step 31. Snap the user control pane back in place and secure it by applying the screws beside the detergent drawer housing.
Step 32. Put the detergent drawer back in place.
Step 33. Put the main top of the washing machine back on and secure it by applying the two screws at the back.
Step 34. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 35. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
LG Washing Machine Leaking Suds — How To Fix
Here’s what to do if your LG washing machine is leaking suds…
Step 1. Load your clothes into the washing machine.
Step 2. Inspect the detergent you use. It is advised that you only use HE (High Efficiency) detergents in your washing machine. This type of detergent produces significantly less suds than regular detergent.
Step 3. Pour your detergent into the soap dispenser. DO NOT fill the dispenser past the MAX line, as this could lead to the production of excessive suds regardless of the type of detergent being used.
Step 4. Run your wash cycle as desired.
LG Washing Machine Leaking From Soap Dispenser — Solved
Here’s what you need to do if your LG washing machine is leaking from the soap dispenser…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid electrocution and water leakage.
Step 2. Pull out the detergent drawer of your washing machine.
Step 3. Press the blue tab in the middle of the dispenser tray to pull it out completely from the washing machine.
Step 4. Take the dispenser tray to a sink and pull out each compartment in it.
Step 5. Wash off any detergent that may have gathered in the soap drawer.
Step 6. Go back to the washing machine and use a clean cloth to wipe off any detergent that may have accumulated in the detergent drawer housing.
Step 7. Put the detergent drawer back in the washing machine.
Step 8. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 9. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
LG Washing Machine Leaking From Bottom — Solution
Is your LG washing machine leaking from underneath the cabinet? The following are issues to look for…
1. Cracked Drain Pump
If your LG washing machine is leaking from underneath the cabinet, it could be that the pump assembly is damaged. Follow the steps below to inspect this part…
Front Loaders
To inspect and replace the pump assembly in your front loader LG washing machine, follow the steps below…
Step 1. Ensure that you disconnect the appliance from the power outlet and turn the water taps off before starting this repair in order to prevent leaks and electrocution.
Step 2. With someone assisting you, move your washer forwards a bit to get access to the back of the machine.
Step 3. Take out the bolts securing the top panel to the cabinet using a Philips screwdriver. Pull the top panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 4. Use your screwdriver to take out the bolts at the back of the control panel. Slide the soap tray out of the dispenser, then press the little tab inside to release it from the housing.
Step 5. Take out the two Philips screws on the control panel next to the dispenser opening. Pry the control panel off the front of the cabinet.
Step 6. Disconnect the wires attached to the control panel, then set the panel aside. Pry your washer’s pump filter access panel open, the pull the emergency drain tube out of the retainers.
Step 7. Using your Philips screwdriver, take out the two bolts securing the pump filter housing to the cabinet. Pull the housing out of the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 8. Take out the single screw at the bottom of the front panel. Open your washing machine’s door.
Step 9. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the retaining wire around the door boot seal. Work the screwdriver around until the wire pops off (you can also use needle-nosed pliers).
Step 10. Peel the door boot seal off the front panel. Reach in behind the front panel, then disconnect the wire harness from the door lock assembly.
Step 11. Take out the bolts at the top of the front panel using your Philips screwdriver. Lift the front panel off the cabinet carefully, then set it aside.
Step 12. Place a small container under the emergency drain tube. Pull the cap off the hose, then let any water stuck in the machine drain out.
Step 13. Once all the water has drained out of the machine, push the cap back onto the tube.
Step 14. Using a pair of pliers, release the retaining clamps securing the sump hose and outlet hose to the pump. Detach each hose from the pump (some water may spill out).
Step 15. Detach the wires connected to the pump assembly. Take out the bolts securing the pump assembly to the cabinet using a Philips screwdriver. Pull the pump out of the cabinet.
Step 16. Inspect the pump assembly for any cracks or signs of damage. If the pump is damaged in any way, replace it.
Step 17. Install the new pump in the cabinet, then secure it by applying the Philips screws. Plug the wires into the pump assembly.
Step 18. Connect each hose to its corresponding port on the new pump. Slide the retaining clamps into place to secure the connections.
Step 19. Lift the front panel and remount it on the cabinet. Tighten the Philips screws at the top of the front panel.
Step 20. Apply the single screw at the bottom of the front panel. Push the pump filter into the housing, then apply then two bolts to secure it.
Step 21. Open the door of your machine. Reach in behind the front panel, then plug the wire harness into the door lock assembly.
Step 22. Carefully fit the door boot seal around the front panel. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, fit the retaining wire around the door seal.
Step 23. Plug the wire connector into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the mounting bracket at the front of the machine.
Step 24. Tighten the two screws next to the dispenser’s opening. Push the soap tray into the dispenser.
Step 25. Apply the bolts at the back of the control panel. Place the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Secure the panel by tightening the Philips screws at the back.
Step 26. Move your washing machine back into place. Reconnect your machine to the power outlet, then turn the water taps on. To ensure that the leakage has stopped, try running a wash cycle.
Top Loaders
Follow the steps below to inspect and replace the pump assembly in your top loader LG washing machine…
Step 1. Ensure that your appliance is disconnected from the power outlet before starting this procedure in order to prevent any chances of electrocution.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the bolts securing the rear access panel to the cabinet. Pry the panel off the machine, then set it aside.
Step 3. Using a pair of pliers if needed, squeeze the clamps securing the inlet and outlet hoses to the pump, then slide them out of place.
Step 4. Detach each hose from the pump assembly (some water may spill out, so ensure that you keep a rag nearby).
Step 5. Loosen the bolts securing the pump assembly to the cabinet using a 10mm socket wrench. Pull the drain pump out of the machine, then disconnect the wire harness.
Step 6. Carefully inspect the pump for cracks or other signs of damage. If the pump is damaged in any way, you’ll need to replace it immediately.
Step 7. Install the new drain pump in the cabinet, then apply the 10mm bolts to secure it. Plug the wire connector into the new pump.
Step 8. Connect the inlet and outlet hoses to the ports on the drain pump. Slide the retaining clamps into place to secure the connections.
Step 9. Snap the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then secure it by applying the Philips screws. Plug your appliance into the power outlet, then try running a cycle to ensure that the leakage has stopped.
2. Loose Drain Hoses
If the internal drain hoses are loose, your machine will leak from underneath. Follow the steps below to inspect the hoses…
Front Loaders
To inspect the hoses in your front loader LG washing machine, follow the steps below…
Step 1. Prevent any chances of electrocution by disconnecting your appliance from the power outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Go to the back of the machine, then loosen the bolts securing the top panel to the cabinet using a Philips screwdriver. Pull the top panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Pull the soap tray out of the dispenser. Press the little tab in the tray to release it from the housing.
Step 4. With your Philips screwdriver, loosen the two nuts next to the dispenser opening. Take out the bolts at the back of the control panel.
Step 5. Pry the control panel off the mounting bracket. Disconnect the wires attached to the control panel, then set the panel aside.
Step 6. Pry you washer’s lower access panel open. Pull the emergency drain hose out of the retainers, then place a container underneath.
Step 7. Pull the cap off the tub, then let any water stuck in the machine drain out. Once all the water has drained out, put the hose’s cap back in place.
Step 8. Use your Philips screws to take out the bolts securing the pump filter housing. Pull the housing out of the front panel, then set it aside.
Step 9. Loosen the single screw at the bottom of the front panel. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 10. Using needle-nosed pliers or a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry off the retaining band securing the door gasket.
Step 11. Pry the door gasket off the front panel. Reach behind the front panel, then detach the wire harness connected to the door lock assembly.
Step 12. Take out the screws at the top of the front panel. Lift the front panel off the cabinet carefully, then set it aside.
Step 13. Tug each hose connected to the pump assembly and ensure it is properly attached. If any hose is loose, use pliers to squeeze the retaining clamp and slide it into place.
Step 14. Once the hoses are properly attached, lift the front panel and remount it on the cabinet. Use your Philips screwdriver to apply the bolts at the top.
Step 15. Tighten the single screw at the bottom of the front panel. Push the pump filter into the housing, then apply the two screws.
Step 16. Open the machine’s door. Reach in behind the front panel, then reconnect the wire harness to the door lock assembly.
Step 17. Refit the door seal around the front panel. Use your needle-nosed pliers to fit the retaining wire around the door seal.
Step 18. Plug the connectors into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the front of the cabinet. Using your Philips screwdriver, apply the two screws next to the dispenser opening.
Step 19. Push the soap tray into the dispenser. Apply the bolts at the back of the control panel.
Step 20. Mount the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Secure the panel by applying the Philips screws at the back.
Step 21. Plug your appliance into the power outlet, then try running a cycle to ensure that the leakage has stopped.
Top Loaders
Inspect the hoses in your top loader LG washing machine with the following steps…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution, ensure that you disconnect your appliance from the outlet.
Step 2. Loosen the nuts securing the rear access panel to the cabinet using a Philips screwdriver. Pry the panel off the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 3. Firmly tug the hoses attached to the pump assembly. If any hose feels loose, use pliers to squeeze the retaining clamps and push them into place.
Step 4. Once you are sure that the hoses are properly attached, snap the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then apply the Philips screws.
Step 5. Plug your washing machine into the power outlet. Try running a wash cycle to ensure that the leakage has stopped.
3. Damaged Bearing Seal (Front Loaders)
If the bearing seal in your front loader washing machine goes bad, water will leak out from underneath. Follow the steps below to replace this part…
Step 1. In order to prevent leakage and electrocution, ensure that you disconnect your appliance from the outlet and turn the water taps off before starting this repair.
Step 2. Using your Philips screwdriver, take out the bolts at the back of the machine securing the top panel. Slide the top panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Slide the soap tray out of the dispenser. Press the tab in the tray to release it from the housing.
Step 4. Using your screwdriver, take out the two nuts next to the dispenser opening. Loosen the screws at the back of the control panel.
Step 5. Pry the control panel off the mounting bracket. Disconnect the wire harnesses attached to the panel, then set the panel aside.
Step 6. Open your washing machine’s door. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the retaining band around the door boot seal. Work the screwdriver around until the wire pops off.
Step 7. Peel the door boot seal off the door opening. Reach behind the front panel, then disconnect the wire harness from the door lock assembly.
Step 8. Pry your washer’s pump filter access panel open, then pull the emergency drain tube out of the retainers.
Step 9. Place a container underneath the emergency drain tube. Pull the cap off the hose, then drain out any water stuck in the machine.
Step 10. Once all the water has drained out of the machine, put the hose’s cap back on. Loosen the nuts securing the pump filter housing to the cabinet. Pull the housing out and set it aside.
Step 11. Take out the single screw at the bottom of the front panel. With your Philips screwdriver, loosen the bolts at the top of the front panel. Carefully lift the panel off the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 12. Detach the little tube from the port at the top of the door boot seal (use a flat-blade screwdriver if needed).
Step 13. Using a 10mm socket wrench, loosen the bolts securing the weights to the front of the drum. Carefully lift each weight off the machine and set it aside.
Step 14. Using your Philips screwdriver, loosen the screw-clamp securing the vent hose to the port at the top of the drum. Detach the hose from the machine.
Step 15. Loosen the screw-clamp securing the dispenser hose to the tub. Detach the hose from the machine.
Step 16. Disconnect the wire harness connected to the thermistor at the lower front of the tub.
Step 17. Note the positioning of the wires connected to the heating element, then disconnect each one. Use a 10mm socket to loosen the bolt securing the grounding wire.
Step 18. Release the wires from the retainers. Go to the back of the machine, then take out the bolts securing the rear access panel. Pry the panel off the machine and set it aside.
Step 19. Place a rag on the floor of the cabinet underneath the emergency drain hose. With your Philips screwdriver, loosen the bolt on the screw-clamp securing the the sump hose.
Step 20. Detach the sump hose from the bottom of the tub. Detach the pressure tube from the port at the back of the tub.
Step 21. With your screwdriver, take out the nuts securing the wire harness retainers to the back of the tub.
Step 22. Take out the bolt securing the rotor to the back of the machine using a 17mm socket wrench. Pry the rotor off the tub and set it aside (this may require some effort).
Step 23. Using a 10mm socket wrench, take out the bolts securing the stator to the back of the tub. Lift the stator off the machine.
Step 24. Disconnect the wires connected to the stator. Set the stator aside. Push a 13mm socket on the pointed end of the shock absorber upper mounting pins. Pull the pins out using pliers.
Step 25. Pull each shock absorber out of the tub, then take out the front shock absorbers in the same way.
Step 26. Pry off the retaining caps securing the suspension springs. Carefully lift each spring and unhook it from the cabinet. Lower the tub assembly.
Step 27. Carefully guide the tub assembly out of the cabinet. Set the tub assembly facing upwards on two supports.
Step 28. Using a 10mm socket wrench with an extension, take out the bolts securing the two halves of the outer tub together. Lift the front half of the outer tub off the assembly, then set it aside.
Step 29. Lift the inner tub out of the rear half of the outer tub. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry out the bearing seal in the opening on the rear half of the outer tub.
Step 30. Discard the old seal, then prepare the new one for installation by unpacking it. Apply some liquid soap to the new seal.
Step 31. Push the new seal into the seat on the bearings. Carefully lower the inner tub into the rear half of the outer tub.
Step 32. Lower the front half of the outer tub onto the assembly, then tighten the bolts using your 10mm socket wrench.
Step 33. Lift the tub assembly, the guide it into the cabinet. Lift the two springs, then hook them back onto the tub. Snap the retainers onto the suspension springs.
Step 34. Push each shock absorber into the port at the bottom of the tub. Secure the shock absorbers by pushing the upper mounting pins into place.
Step 35. Carefully mount the two weights on the drum, then secure them by applying the 10mm bolts.
Step 36. Plug the wires back into the heating element at the lower front of the tub. Secure the grounding wire by applying the 10mm bolt.
Step 37. Reconnect the wire harness to the thermistor. Reconnect the pressure tube to the port at the back of the tub.
Step 38. Reattach the sump hose to the port at the bottom of the tub. Tighten the screw-clamp with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 39. Plug the wire harnesses into the stator. Mount the stator at the back of the tub, then tighten the 10mm bolts.
Step 40. Secure the wire harness retaining brackets at the back of the tub. Mount the rotor on the stator, then tighten the 17mm bolt to secure it.
Step 41. Snap the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then secure it by applying the Philips screws.
Step 42. Reconnect the dispenser hose and vent hose to the ports at the top of the drum. Secure the hoses by tightening the screw-clamps.
Step 43. Reconnect the little tube to the port at the top of the door seal. Lift the front panel and carefully mount it on the cabinet.
Step 44. Tighten the bolts at the top of the front panel using a Philips screwdriver. Apply the single screw at the bottom of the panel.
Step 45. Push the pump filter housing into place, then apply the two screws to secure. Open your washer’s door.
Step 46. Reach in behind the front panel, then reconnect the wire harness to the door lock assembly.
Step 47. Fit the door boot seal around the front panel. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, fit the outer retaining band around the door seal.
Step 48. Plug the wire connectors into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the front of the machine, then apply the bolts at the back.
Step 49. Tighten the two screws next to the dispenser opening. Push the soap tray into the dispenser.
Step 50. Mount the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Secure the panel by applying the Philips screws at the back.
Step 51. Reconnect your machine to the power outlet, then turn the water taps on. Ensure that the leakage has stopped by running a wash cycle.
4. Damaged Tub Seal (Front Loaders)
The tub seal sits between the front and rear halves of the outer tub. If this seal gets damaged, water will leak from under the machine during wash cycles. Follow the steps below to replace this part…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of leakage and electrocution, ensure that you disconnect your machine from the outlet and turn the water taps off before starting this repair.
Step 2. Go to the back of the machine, then loosen the nuts securing the top panel to the cabinet using a Philips screwdriver. Slide the panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Pull the soap tray out of the housing. Press the little tab in the tray to release it from the housing.
Step 4. Take out the bolts next to the dispenser opening using a Philips screwdriver. Loosen the bolts at the back of the control panel.
Step 5. Pry the control panel off the mounting bracket. Disconnect the wires attached to the control panel, then set the panel aside.
Step 6. Open your washing machine’s door. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the retaining wire around the door boot seal.
Step 7. Work the screwdriver around until the retaining wire pops off. Pry the door seal off the front panel. Reach in behind the front panel, then disconnect the wire harness from the door lock assembly.
Step 8. Pry your washer’s pump filter access panel open. Pull the emergency drain tube out of the retainers.
Step 9. Place a small container underneath the emergency drain hose. Pull the cap off the tube, then drain out all the water stuck in the machine.
Step 10. Once all the water has drained out of the tub, put the hose’s cap back on. Take out the bolts securing the pump filter housing using a Philips screwdriver. Pull the housing out and set it aside.
Step 11. Take out the single screw at the bottom of the front panel using a Philips screwdriver. Loosen the bolts at the top of the front panel. Carefully lift the front panel off the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 12. Using a Philips screwdriver, loosen the bolt on the screw-clamp securing the sump hose to the bottom of the tub. Detach the sump hose from the machine (keep a rag nearby in case water spills).
Step 13. Push a 13mm socket on the pointed end of the upper front shock absorber mounting pins. Pull the pins out using pliers. Detach the shocks from the bottom of the tub.
Step 14. Go to the back of the cabinet, then take out the bolts securing the rear access panel. Lift the panel off the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 15. Push the 13mm socket onto the mounting pins of the rear shock absorbers, then pull them out using pliers. Detach the rear shock absorbers from the tub.
Step 16. Using a 17mm socket wrench, loosen the bolts securing the rotor to the back of the tub. Pry the rotor off the machine and set it aside.
Step 17. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the bolts securing the wire harness retainers to the back of the tub.
Step 18. Disconnect the wires attached to the stator (ensure that you note where each wire goes).
Step 19. Loosen the bolts securing the stator to the back of the tub using a 10mm socket wrench. Lift the stator off the tub, then set it aside.
Step 20. Take out the bolts securing the weights to the front of the drum using your 10mm socket wrench. Lift each weight off the machine and set it aside.
Step 21. Use your Philips screwdriver to loosen the screw-clamp securing the vent hose to the port at the top of the drum. Detach the hose from the machine.
Step 22. Detach the pressure tube from the port on the tub. Release the spring clamp securing the dispenser hose to the tub. Detach the hose from the machine. Disconnect the wires from the heating element at the lower front of the tub.
Step 23. Detach the wire harness from the thermistor next to the heating eleement. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the retaining caps off the suspension springs. Lift each spring off the cabinet carefully.
Step 24. Guide the tub assembly out of the cabinet carefully. Set the tub assembly on two supports facing upwards.
Step 25. With a 10mm socket wrench, take out the bolts securing the front half of the outer tub to the assembly. Lift the front half of the tub off, then set it aside.
Step 26. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry out the rubber seal in the groove of the rear half of the outer tub. Discard the old seal, then prepare the new one for installation by unpacking it.
Step 27. Carefully push the new seal into the groove in the tub. Lower the front half of the outer tub onto the assembly. Secure the two halves of the tub by applying the 10mm bolts.
Step 28. Lift the tub assembly, then carefully guide it into the cabinet. Lift the two suspension springs, then hook them onto the cabinet.
Step 29. Snap the retainers onto the suspension springs. Push the four shock absorbers into the mounts at the bottom of the tub. Secure the shocks by pushing the mounting pins in.
Step 30. Plug the wires back into the heating element and thermistor at the lower front of the tub.
Step 31. Carefully mount the weights onto the front of the drum, then apply the 10mm bolts to secure them.
Step 32. Go to the back of the machine, then reconnect the wires to the stator. Mount the stator at the back of the tub, then tighten the bolts using your 10mm socket.
Step 33. Tighten the screws to secure the wire harness retainers to the back of the tub. Place the rotor on the stator, then apply the 17mm bolt.
Step 34. Snap the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then apply the Philips screwdriver to secure it.
Step 35. Reconnect the pressure tube to the port on the tub. Attach the sump hose to the port at the bottom of the drum. Tighten the screw-clamp to secure the hose.
Step 36. Reconnect the sump hose and dispenser hose to the port at the top of the drum. Move the retaining clamps into place to secure the hoses.
Step 37. Lift the front panel, then carefully mount it on the cabinet. Tighten the bolts at the top of the front panel using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 38. Apply the single screw at the bottom of the front panel. Push the pump filter into the housing, then apply the two Philips screws.
Step 39. Plug the wire connectors into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the front of the cabinet, then apply the bolts next to the dispenser opening.
Step 40. Push the soap tray into the dispenser. Open your washing machine’s door. Reach behind the front panel, then plug the wire harness into the door lock assembly.
Step 41. Fit the door boot seal around the front panel. Using a flat-blade screwdriver or needle-nosed pliers, fit the outer retaining band around the door boot seal.
Step 42. Mount the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Secure the panel by applying the bolts at the back.
Step 43. Plug your washing machine into the power outlet, then turn the water taps on. Ensure that the leakage has stopped by running a wash cycle.
5. Cracked Outer Tub (Front Loaders)
If your LG washing machine is leaking from the bottom, the final thing to check is the outer tub. If the outer tub is cracked, your machine will leak during cycles. Follow the steps below to replace this part…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution and water leakage, disconnect your appliance from the outlet and turn the water taps off before starting this repair.
Step 2. With a Philips screwdriver, take out the bolts securing the rear access panel to the cabinet. Pry the panel off the machine and set it aside.
Step 3. Loosen the bolt securing the rotor to the back of the tub using a 17mm socket wrench. Pry the rotor off the stator and set it aside.
Step 4. Disconnect the wires attached to the stator (note where each wire goes). Loosen the bolts securing the stator to the tub using a 10mm socket wrench. Lift the stator off and set it aside.
Step 5. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the bolts securing the wire retainers to the back of the tub.
Step 6. Push a 13mm socket onto the pointed end of the upper rear shock absorber mounting pins. Pull the pins out using pliers. Detach the two rear shock absorbers from the bottom of the tub.
Step 7. Detach the pressure tube from the port at the back of the machine. With your Philips screwdriver, loosen the bolts securing the top panel. Slide the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 8. Release the dispenser inlet tubes from the retainers at the top of the steam generator. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the bolts securing the steam generator and support bracket to the cabinet.
Step 9. Move the steam generator and support bracket out of place. Slide the soap tray out of the dispenser. Press the little tab in the tray to release it from the housing.
Step 10. Loosen the two screws next to the dispenser opening. Take out the bolts at the back of the control panel.
Step 11. Pry the control panel off the mounting bracket. Detach the wires connected to the control panel (note where each wire goes).
Step 12. Pry your washer’s pump filter access panel open. Pull the emergency drain tube out of the retainers.
Step 13. Place small dish underneath the hose. Pull the cap off the tube, then let any water stuck in the drum drain out. Once all the water drains out, put the hose’s cap back in place.
Step 14. Loosen the two screws securing the pump filter housing to the cabinet. Pull the housing out and set it aside.
Step 15. Using your Philips screwdriver, take out the single screw at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 16. Open the door of your washing machine. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry the retaining band off the door seal (take care not to damage the seal).
Step 17. Pry the door gasket off the front panel. Reach in behind the front panel, then disconnect the wire harness from the door lock assembly.
Step 18. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the nuts at the top of the front panel. Lift the front panel off the cabinet carefully, then set it aside.
Step 19. Using pliers, release the spring clamp securing the sump hose to the bottom of the tub. Detach the hose from the tub (keep a rag nearby in case water spills).
Step 20. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the heating element at the lower front of the tub. Detach the thermistor wire connector next to the heating element.
Step 21. Use a pair of pliers to release the retaining clamps securing the little tubes to the ports on the door boot seal. Detach each tube from the seal.
Step 22. Use your Philips screwdriver to loosen the bolts on the screw-clamps securing the sump hose and vent hose to the top of the drum. Detach the hoses from the drum.
Step 23. Loosen the bolts securing the upper and lower weights to the front of the drum using a 10mm socket wrench. Lift each weight off the drum carefully, then set aside.
Step 24. Push a 12mm socket on the pointed end of the upper front shock absorber pins. Pull the pins out of the mounts using pliers.
Step 25. Detach the two shock absorbers from the tub mounts. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the retaining caps off the suspension springs.
Step 26. Lift each spring carefully, then unhook it from the cabinet. Lower the tub assembly and guide it out of the cabinet. Detach the springs from the tub assembly.
Step 27. Set the tub assembly on two supports facing upwards. Using a 10mm socket wrench, loosen the bolt securing the heating element to the tub housing. Pry the heating element out and set it aside.
Step 28. Pry the thermistor out of the slot on the outer tub and set it aside. Using a Philips screwdriver, loosen the bolt on the inner retaining wire securing the door seal to the drum opening. Pry the seal off and set it aside.
Step 29. Use your 10mm socket wrench with an extension to take out the bolts securing the two halves of the outer tub. Lift the front half of the outer tub off the assembly and set it aside.
Step 30. Lift the inner tub out of the rear half of the outer tub (if this is difficult, turn the tub assembly over, then apply some penetrating oil to the shaft). Set the inner tub aside.
Step 31. Prepare the new tub assembly for installation by unpacking it. Set the rear half of the outer tub on the supports. Lower the inner tub into the rear half of the outer tub.
Step 32. Lower the front half of the outer tub onto the assembly, then apply the 10mm bolts. Carefully fit the door boot seal around the drum opening. Fit the inner retaining wire around the seal, then tighten the bolt to secure it.
Step 33. Slide the heating element into the housing on the new outer tub. Secure the heating element by applying the 10mm bolt.
Step 34. Push the thermistor into the port on the outer tub. Lift the tub assembly, then hook the two suspension springs on.
Step 35. Carefully guide the tub assembly into the cabinet. Lift the springs, then hook them onto the cabinet. Snap the retainers onto the suspension springs.
Step 36. Push each shock absorber into the mount at the bottom of the tub. Secure the shock absorber by pushing the mounting pins in.
Step 37. Reconnect the sump hose to the port at the bottom of the machine. Secure the hose by tightening the screw-clamp.
Step 38. Lift the two weights, then carefully mount them on the drum. Secure the weights by applying the 10mm bolts.
Step 39. Reconnect the little tubes to the ports on the door boot seal. Secure the tubes by sliding the retaining clamps into place.
Step 40. Plug the wire harnesses back into the heating element and thermistor. Reconnect the pressure tube to the port at the back of the tub.
Step 41. Plug each wire harness into its appropriate terminal on the stator. Mount the stator at the back of the tub, then tighten the 10mm bolts to secure it.
Step 42. Secure the wire harness retainers to the back of the tub by applying the bolts. Place the rotor over the stator, then apply the 17mm bolt.
Step 43. Snap the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then apply the bolts using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 44. Lift the front panel and mount it on the cabinet. Use your screwdriver to apply the bolts at the top of the front panel.
Step 45. Tighten the single screw at the bottom of the panel. Push the pump filter housing into place, then apply the two nuts to secure it.
Step 46. Open your washing machine’s door. Reach in behind the front panel, then reconnect the wire harness to the door lock.
Step 47. Fit the door boot seal around the front panel. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to fit the outer retaining wire around the door boot seal.
Step 48. Reconnect the dispenser hose and vent hose to the ports at the top of the drum, then secure them using the screw-clamps.
Step 49. Plug the wire connectors into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the front of the cabinet, then tighten the screws at the back.
Step 50. Move the steam generator and support bar back into place, then apply the bolts to secure. Push the dispenser inlet tubes into the slots at the top of the steam generator.
Step 51. Apply the two nuts next to the dispenser. Push the soap tray into the dispenser.
Step 52. Mount the top panel on the cabinet, then slide it forwards. Secure the panel by applying the bolts at the back using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 53. Reconnect your machine to the power outlet, then turn the water supply taps back on. Ensure that the issue has been fixed by running a wash cycle.
LG Washing Machine Leaking When Filling — Solution
Do the following if your LG washing machine is leaking when filling…
Step 1.Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the water inlet hose from your water supply.
Step 3. Disconnect the water inlet hose from the back of your washing machine.
Step 4. Take the water inlet hose to a tap and try running water through it. Closely inspect the hose for any leakage while the water is running. Shut of the water if you don’t notice any leaks. If you do notice a leak, you’ll need to replace the hose.
Step 5. If you don’t notice any leaks on the hose, inspect the end of the hose that connects to the washer. There should be a rubber ring around the end of the hose. If the ring is damaged or absent, water will leak from the washer when filling. You’ll need to replace the ring to fix this issue.
